A PERVERT faces jail after being convicted of sexually abusing a young girl more than 10 years ago.

Kevin Duffy, 36, was convicted at Maidstone Crown Court of three charges of indecent assault and four of sexual intercourse with a girl under 13.

Prosecutor Jason Cross said Duffy had committed the offences when working and living in Gravesend, Kent.

Mr Cross said Duffy, of Trinity Road, Bootle, groomed the victim, took her into his confidence and sexually assaulted her.

Sentencing was adjourned for reports until October 10. A spokesman for Liverpool campaign group Justice for Children said: “We hope the sentence reflects the seriousness of the crime and provides a sense of justice for the victim and her family.”